IChat won't send written messages...but will connect to do an audio chat...

I'm not sure what happened, but my iChat just stopped sending text-based messages. I can log on, click on a person, and type a message, but it won't send. I can, however, connect and do an audio chat. Has anyone had this happen before??

Hi,
Next Bit.
In iChat > Preferences > Accounts then the Server Settings tab, what is the Login port currently in use ?
For AIM Logins this is normally 5190 by default. We post about changing it to 443
Is SSL an Option for you and is it Selected ?
Try it deselected if you have it (iChat 5) - you need to be logged out to make changes.
iChat logs in on port 5190 on the TCP Protocol with any Buddy list that accesses the AIM Service.
It also uses this same port but on the UDP Protocol for File Sending, Direct IMs (Those with Pica and Files sent in them) and group chats. Some Buddy list Feedback is also on UDP.
Changing the Login port separates the dual use.
If the AIM SSL server goes down iChat needs a manual reset to get it to work again.
If changing either of those does not produce any changes then try Deleting the Account/Screen Name from iChat then Re-adding it again.
You will not lose your Buddy List as it is held at the server end.
7:11 PM Thursday; March 3, 2011
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